Debi this came out absolutely gorgeous! 😍 I think it's so funny when I see other artists paint with their hands like that, it lets me know I'm not the only one who does that 😂 Great video as always, You are forever an inspiration 💚
I love Bella Renovare's videos. She did a rainbow dresser for her daughter and my great granddaughter wanted me to paint her dresser in "rainbow". You can't say I can't do that to a five year old who thinks you can do anything so I did. I'm sure that she will grow out of it but for now she has that rainbow dresser.
My painting process is tortuous! Most times I push through and get a relatively satisfying result. But what I put myself through! When I don’t get what I envisioned my inner voice is so cruel, “what makes you think you can do this kind of project, you don’t have the skills. Just give up.” And when I listen to the cruel voice I shy away from that kind of project or I don’t go in my studio for a while. Seeing and hearing your struggles-I don’t enjoy knowing your working past your pain-but it is an inspiration for those of us who go through the same. And watching your final results is proof persevering has its rewards, even if it’s not perfect! ❤
Remember most artists go through this so you are in good company. This voice is really saying take a step back,a break, breathe and come back later. When listening to this voice we are too deep in the weeds of a project where all perspective and sense of direction is lost. Come back with fresh eyes and perspective and then carry on. Its like cleansing the mental pallet. 😉 I learned this from my mom who was an artist who worked in oils on canvas for many many years.
Great video and the result is so pretty. The best thing about the creative process is that you are obsessed with continuing until you are happy. Thank God for that!
Thank you sweet friend, I still have my moments though, I completely understand the anxiety of wanting it to look good and even now after years I fail at it, but I always learn something a long the way :)
When I learned to blend I binge-watched tons of videos too. Eventually I found my process by combining techniques from various artists. I’ve learned to accept that I’m a messy painter. LOL. I used to be so hard on myself about that because other artists look so clean when they do this technique. My hands will literally be dripping in paint. When I finally let go of that expectation that I was putting on myself, I was able to create my own style and blend in a way that worked for me. Having said all that, I really do admire the work of those tidy painters. I love that we each have our own, unique process. Thanks Debi, for showing vulnerability in learning and growing. You inspire me to keep creating.
Debi - you are so talented!! I love watching your videos. Please don't sell yourself short & over think a project. You are so encouraging to others, please listen to what you are telling others!! Your painted pieces are gorgeous & you are truly inspiring!!!
Outstanding video and tutorial. Crys’ Dawna and yourself are my favorite furniture artists and teachers. Thank you for keeping the struggles and successes real.
Being worried all the time about "what other people might think" is torture. Even though you think you've done a good job you can't help thinking everyone else is laughing at you 🧡🧡🧡
My painting process is a fun approach. I love manipulating and changing the paint and how it's laid out. I find it soothing to sit back and create. I do get stresses, especially when it's a commissioned piece, but I enjoy the creative process. It's in my blood ☺
My style is just like yours. I love colors, and most ppl don’t like it as much as I do. I go over a piece at least 3-4 times before I finally say it is done!! I’m very hard on myself. I love the way the night stand turned out!! (I love your stories.) I appreciate your sharing. Love the steak knife and ketchup idea!! We could of gotten into so much trouble when we were little. Keep up the great work and keep in inspiring me and everyone else!!❤❤❤
I'm a painter, turned furniture artist. I cannot live with my paintings on the wall. Every time I glance at them, there are things that I want to change. No matter how finished the piece is, there is always something that seems wrong, or could be better. Instead of driving myself nuts, I don't put my art on display. Simple solution. I appreciate your need for perfection, and this piece shows how much you put into creating it. It is simply beautiful! Perfect? Perhaps not, but it stands on its own as a work of art. Kudos Debi on a job well done.
I make jewelry (mostly for myself) and I'm never satisfied either. I'll get in the middle of something I'm working on and start over a couple of times until I'm satisfied. My perfectionism coming through lol
Thankyou for your encouragement! I have been fighting with my own thoughts and 4 decades of being told that I’m not capable, I am just going to try what I see in my head and embrace that I am where I am and accept that I can be the artist I aspire to be
Wow you verbalized so many of my thoughts while painting, uh trying to blend. Yeah still working on that. Thank you for all the advice and support for us newbies out there! I'll be back watching again!
Wow! Beautiful result! Thank you for sharing your struggle and extremely high achievement! You should be so proud of yourself! Learning through doing. Nothing better!
I noticed something about your video you showed how as we know more we do more. That's how we all work that the forgiveness we also have to give ourselves too! Have a nice day you made a sweet project 😊
Debi, you have given me so much inspiration, thank you from my heart! Love your style, your energy, and your faith. Please keep the videos coming for myself, and others who need inspiration to continue with this wonderful craft. Thank you
I Love it!!! I so enjoy your videos and learning. I will say I am EXACTLY like you, I can't leave anything alone until It is just right, NEVER EVER. I also take a long long long time looking at something and thinking what to do as well. Thank you so much for sharing you extraordinary talent.
I have loved u since the first time I watched a video of you doing the boat painting method. You are an inspiration and a true child of God. I see it in you. XO
Fabulous as usual... I cannot come to a decision as to what style to do .. I procrastinate way too much and when I do think I have a set plan then sourcing the right colour paints, decoupage or transfers holds me back again as I work full time.. and by the weekend I've changed my mind again.. I'm loving all the artists videos and different styles though ha ha
Debi that turned out absolutely gorgeous!! Your videos always make me feel so happy and inspired. I really need to find some junk piece of furniture and go wild and create something like that .. that just makes me smile when i look at it
So beautiful Debi! I love it. The amount of transfers in my opinion was perfect. It ended up gorgeously. Thank you for being an inspiration so I too can create wonderful pieces.
Love it....Debbie thank you so much for your inspiration....I am totally new to all this....and old....but going to try.....you are so special kind and precious and full of fun....I am taking my time watching and learning from you but I am sad as we dont have your products here in Cape Town S.A......I am going to try with another paint and see how I progress....thank you for been a great teacher.....God bless you and your family
i absolutely love the end thoughts. i can be very detail-oriented, and i am a perfectionist in a bad way - very hard on myself, prone to quitting. however.. i recently came to understand, to realise, how powerful of a thing that is for me to have. it does hold me back, it is stressful to be in the space where I ask so much of myself and it is definitely more time-consuming than it's worth, and i curse my perfectionism in that emotion that is often a very real barrier. but that eye for detail & that "anxiousness" is simply a profound ingredient in moving through different phases of being an artist, not because the pain is right in some way but because before it was a hindrance, it was simply love & skill. if i find i've wrecked something, i could actually take a lot of pride in stepping back, in being critical & saying "it's not perfect" because that unwavering stubbornness doesn't have to only be a block, but has a kind of happy-go-lucky, fly-by-the-seat of my pants energy to keep me going. so i just keep going. i often find i've done too much detail, fussed too much, lost sight of the bigger picture (and screwing up is an ordinary thing, too, beautifully) but being hard on myself is holding myself to a high standard & being so focused combines to open up a story of keeping going when i know i've spent too long & i feel it's been a waste. so... i add more, and when it's wrecked, i do more. and more. and it feels like me, it feels right. and i can love the piece & move through it's making with a kind of trust! it's a funny thing. the self that Did Too Much is the one who saves the day 🥰 this was probably convoluted, or i repeated myself a lot, or just plain confusing, but it's hard to convey a proper personal lesson to satisfaction. 😂still, I hope it was interesting.
I get so tortured with my work or process, that sometimes it goes straight to the trash before I take it to the end. I need to just go with the piece, it was so refreshing to hear you having my exact thoughts. Thanks for the honesty.
I love color! Thank you for giving me the permission to place beautiful color into my world again. i got a $20 table to try blending paint colors on. I am free to create! it has been such fun to watching you create i am so happy to watch your videos!!!
aww Debi THANK YOU!! I am so so glad I could be helpful, blending can make you want to burn your furniture lol!! You did such an amazing job on this! I love it :)
awe thank you! I think I binged watched about a dozen of your videos, they are sooo helpful! You channel id FULL of very helpful tips, thank you for sharing your talent with us Crys 'Dawna ! xoxo
It’s wonderful as always! I think we are alll hard on ourselves but that’s when you get your best work. Thank You Debi for sharing your creativity!! 👏🏻🎉🥰
i hope you get to read this Debbie girl, you could have had millions of followers if you stay in youtube channel paint and tell stories. i have never seen anyone paint and tell stories and you do a phenomenal job. i would pay for a ticket to hear your story and paint job.
OMG I LOVE ❤️ LOVE ❤️ THIS !!!! You have given me so much inspiration thank you!!!! I just found you and actually shared you with my son also!! We are loving you!!! Just picked up a couple pieces today that I’m definitely going to use this on!!!
My husband was an artist and loved to tell a story about the artist Matisse. One day at the Louvre the guards caught a little man with a ladder and paints trying to get up to one of Matisse’s paintings, when they got the man stopped they ask him what he thought he was doing and he said I never like the way I did that, I need to fix that! It was Matisse himself. I guess when Art is finished is in the eye of the artist.
We are so often our biggest critiques. I’ve followed you for years now and have loved watching you grow creatively. Your creative process is so inspiring. Just when I thought you couldn’t do something more beautiful… you outdid yourself.
Oh my gosh Debi!! This is amazing! It was worth all your hard work! Final results are stunning!! A word I want to use is yummy!! 😁🤩🤩🤩 Very inspiring! So so happy to see you and one of your wonderful videos! Thank you Debi! 🥰🥰
My process is usually torture. Videos like yours give me hope to also not be so hard on myself. Love all your products. I have the new Bohemian Brights and glad you gave a tip on using them. Thanks as always. Patty K
Great job following your vision!! I redid a chest recently (well, I turned it into a monster lol) and that was a little torturous. Had to add way more bulk than I originally planned on, and therefore more of my clay medium of choice ( was using model magic) But it turned out how I envisioned it! And I'm super happy I went that extra mile God bless!!
I love this! It turned out fabulous and I think you did a great job blending. Bella Renovare is a fantastic resource for blending and many other techniques too. Your videos are always fun to watch and I love that you are so honest in sharing not only your strengths but also your challenges with us. Your ability to keep trudging along until you figure it out or are happy with it is inspiring too.
I’m so flipping excited to receive my DIY products. I ordered late last night but I’m not sure the order went through. I’ve emailed you though and can’t wait. Thank you for becoming my instant new favorite, RU-vid channel!
Fabulous! Creative and awesome. I have a Queenanne chair that I’ve wanted to do something different with and this is it I see it now. Thank you so much for sharing your ideas have a blessed day. Robin in Florida
Inspiration!!! You’re inspiring. That word inspire to breath in. To give joy, it’s the word used in the word to describe how the writers were equipped to write the word.
new subscriber :). I appreciate how honest and encouraging you are while working on this piece. your right, all furniture (or art) has an ugly phase, but keep going and something beautiful is created.
I feel ya with the what ifs , i tend to always be worried about messing something up , so i tend to be reserved. I feel the best artists are not afraid to jump outside their comfort zone , or make a mistake. Being a artist i guess means there are no mistakes. Beautiful work❤️❤️❤️❤️
You nailed it debi!! Thank you for the details i watched the whole thing through!!! I try to enjoy creating..but it can definitely be hard when finding inspiration and just making a dang descion on what you want to do lol.. i think that is where i struggle.
I'm a guy but want to learn how to do this furniture painting so badly. It has almost become a sickness. I'm just now trying to learn how to blend two colors. My eyes got the better of me at a recent rummage sale and I hauled some cheap pieces of vintage furniture to my storage shed, but now I see they need a lot of repair. A rookie mistake. I will look pieces over thoroughly from now on before buying. I can still use them to practice blending I hope. I even painted for a living for a while, but never blended. It's challenging. Meanwhile, you are a sweet lady and a good instructor with bookuddles of talent. From Minnesota, be encouraged as you certainly encourage others.
Creating is both torture and fun! Stress over mistakes or you have an idea what you want and your brain won't let you. Then it starts to come together and it's fun.
Oh its torture allright but its fun & worth it! Love all your work & that you explain everything so well, feels like your speaking my thoughts ecactly as you go through creating. So glad we are normal 🤣 So happy you post your creations, thank you, you are such an inspiration to all of us in so many ways 💕
“Painting over the good parts” is something even fine artists who paint on canvas face. 😉. It comes with time and practice. Everyone has to put in their time to get it right 🙂 BTW dark wax has a way of bringing everything on a piece together. It’s awesome and is why creators use it so much and have for many decades. Have no fear. To soften a dark wax use clear wax over the dark wax to “soften” areas that might be too dark. Another trick for aging is to use what I call “flea” or “spider” specks. This is done by applying a dark brown or black paint ever so slightly thinned onto a stiff bristle brush like a tooth brush and flicking the paint onto the piece using my fingers. There is something about this technique that very subtly elevates a paint finish.
This turned out beautifully Debi! I love it. As for my creative process, lately it feels torturous, truly awful but I think I just need to keep pushing forward.
